7" x 10", 337 pages, paperback. In 25 lessons an addition of 500 of the most frequently used characters is introduced in a wider context of about 4000 words formed with them. The total 900 characters introduced in the Vol. 2 allow you to recognize 90% of the Chinese characters met with in everyday reading. Mastering this volume will enable you to reach a level corresponding to 2 years of university studies. Two cassettes tapes are available: A178